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- Congress sends more help, but security concerns persist after Trump assassination attempts
- Biden visits Dundalk Marine Terminal to announce $3 billion port infrastructure spending
- On gender identity in schools, Maryland school board candidates are divided
- Hogan donors are more politically diverse, but Alsobrooks is strong among Democrats
- Maryland's bear-hunting season opens with gusto and concern
- Maryland building more electric vehicle charging stations with boost from federal, state funds
- Poll workers are in high demand -- especially Maryland Republicans
- Phones Off, Focus On: How Maryland schools are cracking down on cell phones this fall
- Maryland has been a "blue" state for decades, and it's getting more blue
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- School Resource Officer Investigating Threat of Violence at Milton Somers Middle School
- Student in Possession of Knife and Cannabis at Thomas Stone High School
- Statement from Sheriff Troy D. Berry Regarding Recent Community Meeting
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- State Police Blotter; Leonardtown Barrack; OCT-2024
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